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When do you lose your driving licence for speeding in Denmark?

Klip, conditional and unconditional loss.

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Short answer

In Denmark you get one klip (penalty point) if you drive more than 30 % over the limit. Three klip within three years lead to a conditional loss of licence, and any klip offences count, not only speeding. You get a conditional loss straight away at more than 60 % over the limit or at 160 km/h or more, and at more than 40 % over with a trailer or in a temporary roadworks limit. You lose your licence unconditionally at 200 km/h or more, or above 100 km/h at more than 100 % over the limit.

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Why

  1. A klip lasts three years from the offence.
  2. New drivers get a driving ban after two klip in the first three years.
  3. Very high speeds can lead to prison.

Details

In 2026 you pay 1,000 kr. to the Victims Fund on top of the fine when you get a klip, an unconditional loss of licence or a driving ban.

Tip

In a 50 zone, more than 60 % over means 81 km/h or more, which is easy to reach on an empty town road.

What may differ

With a trailer or in a temporary roadworks limit, the conditional loss already comes at more than 40 % over the limit.

Common misconception

You can only lose your licence in Denmark after three klip.

What actually happens

A single drive at 160 km/h or more than 60 % over the limit is enough for a conditional loss of licence.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.

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